technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 050

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How much does a technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 150 000, based on 3 892 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 133
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 659
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 664
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 996
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 668
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 022
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 000
Average salary CHF 76 094

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a technician relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 989 per year.

Salary by work experience

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 473
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 885
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 125
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 952
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 989
Average salary CHF 76 100
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for technician have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 77 838. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 956 per year.

Salary trend

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 850
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 213
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 838
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 956
Average salary CHF 76 101
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a technician is Education, with an average salary of CHF 88 349 annually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 88 3493 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 86 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 82 25031 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 82 0005 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 81 6001 job
  6. Utilities
    CHF 80 60028 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 80 30042 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00020 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 942111 jobs

Salary by cantons for technician

The top two high-paying cantons for technician are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

technician

CHF 76 062

average salary

Salary by canton

technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 090
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 400
Berne average salary CHF 78 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 751
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 700
Geneva average salary CHF 74 100
Glarus average salary CHF 79 000
Grisons average salary CHF 71 500
Jura average salary CHF 75 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 450
St. Gallen average salary CHF 78 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 78 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 70 200
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 76 025
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 000
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 76 062